Windows Live Messenger (formerly named MSN Messenger) is an Instant messaging client created by Microsoft. Video chat, file-sharing, and games are several features of Windows Live Messenger. The client has been part of Microsoft's Windows Live set of online services since 2005.
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Lightweight, user-friendly Multi-IM / MSN alternatives for Windows?
A friend of mine dislikes how clunky/bloated the Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger client is - pretty much stopped going on MSN because of it. I want to offer him an alternative client that can log ...
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Windows Live Messenger 2011 - How to automatically sign out of all active sessions when I login
In Windows Live Messenger 2011, how do I force it to log out all active sessions when I login. Right now it only displays where I'm already logged in... is there an option to automatically do this?
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Where is saved login name saved in Windows?
When I sign in again to msn, yahoo messenger, chat program etc. the login name is saved, and I only need to type in password to proceed to login.
Where are these saved msn, yahoo messenger login ...
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MSN Messenger error 80072745
Every now and then I am unable to login to MSN messenger and I get error code 80072745.
"We were unable to sign you in to the MSN Messenger, possibly because of a problem with your Internet ...
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how to check last add users in msn messenger?
How can I check the last users I've add to my msn messenger? I mean, you can enter someone else's profile and there you will find "XXX add YYY to messenger", but where can I check about MY msn?
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Windows Live Messenger Error
I'm getting this error, when I'm trying to video call using Windows Live Messenger:
Mohammad is using a version of Messenger that does not have improvements to support a Video Call. Please ask ...
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How to get rid of unknown smiley bar in Windows Live Messenger?
Does anyone know what this thing is and how to get rid of it?
Thanks
edit: It seems to be related to "funpartyfactory"
news:Your.buddy.sent.you.a.cool.Emoticon,.to.get.it.click
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Developing Windows Live v14 add ins
I've seen a few tutorials on how to enable add-ons on older versions of windows live, but is there any way to do this in v14? Or is there another way to implement add-ins I created?
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Windows live messenger video encryption
I was searching for an alternative for Skype video chatting and I found a super user question which recommends windows live messenger. I used it couple of times, and then I was worried about the ...
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Disable automatic open downloaded file in Messenger for Mac
Is there any way to disable the feature of automatically opening downloaded files in Messenger for Mac (Windows Live Messenger)?
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Can't change volume in Windows Messenger
Recently in Windows Live Messenger, I can no longer change the volume during a voice/webcam call. The volume for both me and my other party are set to off (not muted), and cannot be moved.
Other ...
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Video snapshot in Windows live messenger
In skype, while in a video call, there is a button called "snapshot", which captures a photo, and save it.
Is there any similar one (or using a plugin), better than taking a screen capture (using ...
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How to disable image compression in Windows Live Messenger
When I paste an image (mostly schreenshot) into Windows Live Messenger to send it over, the image is compressed so much, that details can not be seen, event.
Is it possible to diable this "feature"?
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What version of msn/live messenger lets you send offline msg and is not annoying to use? [closed]
What version of msn lets you send offline msg and is not annoying to use?
I was using an old version (unfortunately i dont remember which version). I couldnt send offline messages to certain people. ...
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How do you video call on Windows Live Messenger 2011?
I have 2 computers here in the same room that I am trying to set up to use video calling. However, the "video call" option is disabled in the main menu on both machines (alt key>Tools>Video>Start a ...
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How to backup Windows Live Messenger emoticons?
Does anybody know a way to backup your custom Windows Live Messenger emoticons and restore them after a format?
I found some little apps, but they are really bad and doesn't work.
I'm not using the ...
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Delete hotmail account but keep MSN messenger
Is it possible to delete hotmail account but keep MSN messenger. My hotmail account got hacked into sending spam and I'm just fed up. I want to get rid of the email account but unfortunately I do use ...
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Prevent non-contacts from sending messages on Windows Live Messanger 2011
I want to prevent people who aren't on my contacts list/friends list from sending me messages on Windows Live Messenger 2011.
In the Privacy settings in WLM, the Settings button took me to the ...
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“Windows Live Messenger 2011 is not supported or installable on Windows XP”
The latest version of Messenger (i.e. Windows Live Messenger 2011) will only install on Windows 7.
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-2011-system-requirements
Not to mention the "forced" upgrades ...
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Removing Fake MSN Messenger
Recently a relative of mine decided that, when I told him to "not to click on anything anyone sends to you", it did not apply to MSN contacts of people he had never known IRL but who showed a lot of ...
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All Windows Live Messenger chat being emailed to me
So for some reason I'm receiving emails from the person I'm chatting with containing the chat log of the last several lines of the conversation. This has happened with 2 different people only since I ...
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Stuxnet Virus -PC keeps rebooting [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What to do if my computer is infected by a virus or a malware?
Our laptop was working great but my hubby took a call from someone claiming to be from MSN and saying they ...
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My email doesn't show me new invitation?
I have hotmail account that I used since a long time, recently I noticed that when any one try to add me in MSN Messenger I can't see his invitation. I have to add him my self to start talk with! Any ...
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Split Tunneling Windows Live Messenger or other specific traffic
Good evening.
I have a computer running Windows 7 Ultimate, connected to the Internet through its WLAN interface. It can also connect to a VPN through the OS's basic VPN support. This computer also ...
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How can I install Windows Live Essentials 2011 from behind a proxy?
I need to install Windows Live Essentials on Windows 7 64-bit. I'm behind the company proxy but in Internet Options everything is set up to work with the proxy.
When I start the setup file: ...
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How do I stop windows messenger changing my status from “available” to “away”?
How do I stop windows messenger changing my status from "available" to "away" when my computer is idle?
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Frequent, but intermittent problems with video chat with Windows Live Messenger
I frequently, but not always, have problems with video chat in Windows Live Messenger (Version 2009, build 14.0.8117.416) on Windows XP.
Generally, on my conversation window with my contact, the ...
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WLM reports “side-by-side configuration is incorrect”?
My Windows Live Messenger was working fine 15 days ago.
But since then when I open it, I saw a following error message:
The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration ...
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Any MSN translate plug-in?
I want to chat with my father-in-law in China. He speaks no English and I speak no Chinese. Is there any MSN chat translation plug-in can help me?
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Stop Live Messenger From Syncing Window Status Between Computers
Okay, so a minor annoyance has started to become a really bad annoyance lately. If I have WLM (v 15.4 right now) open on multiple computers (or on my phone, through Trillian), and close a conversation ...
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msn contacts errors
Might seem like a werid question, but it might interest you. I have a little issue, with msn. For some reason all my contacts were lost. Somewhere on my computer I found a file called ContactsLog.txt ...
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Windows Live Messenger 2011 logging in on another location
I have got the message "you have logged in on another location" few times, even when i hadnt logged in on another location! Is someone hacking my account, and how can i see where is the other guy ...
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Facebook chat doesn't work in Windows Live Messenger 2011
I've just installed Windows Live Messenger and connected both my Live and Facebook accounts.
However, I'm unable to see my facebook contacts in the chat panel. When I choose the "Facebook" friends ...
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Suggest a good IM client which supports Gtalk, MSN and Facebook chat
Suggest a good IM client which supports Gtalk, MSN and Facebook chat.
PS: I am using RHEL 6, I have kopete but it doesn't support facebook.
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Webcam becomes “Unknown Device” after Windows Messenger 2011 is installed
I have Sony VAIO VGN-NS290J laptop. I installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. I was able to find drivers for all hardware without any problems.
Recently, I installed Microsoft Windows Live Essentials ...
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Let Inbox button in messenger start outlook
Is it possible to press the Inbox button from Windows Live Messenger 2011 and start Outlook instead of Windows Live Mail?
Outlook 2010 is my default e-mail software, but it still starts Windows Live ...
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How to speed up Windows Messenger
Windows Live Messenger seems extremely slow on my Windows 7 machine. Double click on the icon and it is 10 seconds before the main screen is shown - probably because it is loading all sorts of adverts ...
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How to add yahoo users to my MSN list
I tried to add a friend with yahoo account to my hotmail account msn. I followed the step. But my friend failed to show on my msn list. When I tried to add him again, it says "already added". But ...
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The Online Root Node in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger is hidden [closed]
The Online Root Node in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger is hidden. Can anyone help me with that?
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Pin chat windows in Windows Live Messenger to Task Bar in Windows 7
Is it possible to drag/pin individual conversations in Windows Live Messenger on to the Windows 7 task bar.
Currently, I have the Windows Live program pinned, and I need to hover over that, and then ...
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Windows Live Messenger, always says I have new mail, but seriously I don't
I use Windows Live Messenger in conjunction with Windows Live Mail. When new mail comes in, I get an alert which is great, but the messenger doesn't seem to update once I've read the mail.
Always ...
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MSN Can not connect, error 800488fe
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I usually sign in MSN , and every thing is okay ,but yesterday when i tried to sign in as usual i get the following error 800488fe and can't sign in at all , i tried to sign in even with my ...
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New msn contact list protocol?
I was wondering if somebody knows how the msn contact list protocol has changed. More specifically: in the old Messenger, if I deleted a contact, I couldn't "completely" delete it using the list that ...
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Does MSN Messenger now use SSL communication out of the box?
I'm using the latest version of msn messenger, and I communicate with friends who use Pidgin client on Linux.
Is the transport text ssl encrypted?
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Windows Live Messenger Can't Login, Error 8100030d
Just recently my Windows Live Messenger started not logging in. Running version WLM 2011, Build 15.4.3508.1109
I have tried most things I have found on the internet to help but still doesnt work. I ...
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When someone sends me an IM on Windows Live Messenger, other message windows also start flashing
I have two separate desktop machines that exhibit this behavior - both Win7 x64, kept up to date with Windows Update. Both also have Windows Live Messenger 2011 (Build 15.4.3508.1109) currently. I ...
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Others can't hear what I'm listening to during voice conversation on Windows Live Messenger
When I'm on a voice or video call, the other person can't hear what I'm playing in Windows Media Player, or a podcast on a website. I have a Toshiba Satellite P200 running Windows 7 and Windows Live ...
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Problem using Lync for IM with MSN contact
My corporate IT department has mandated a change to Microsoft's Lync for instant messaging, among other purposes. I installed it and launched; it automatically found the server it needed, since my ...
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dsound.dll crashing my Skype / Windows messenger
For the last few weeks, I have not been able to start Skype or Windows Messenger ndue to some issue with dsound.dll. The error shown (same for both apps) is as follows:
Problem signature:
Problem ...
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Hotmail - appear offline? [closed]
When I am browsing my emails on Hotmail other people see that I'm online and send me IMs which appear in the corner of my screen, which bother me sometimes.
How can I appear "offline" to other users?
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